Spine and Spinal Disorders

Dr. Hamid R. Abbasi is currently the president at Tristate Brain and Spine institute, Midwest Brain and Spine Center.His RESEARCH ACTIVITIES include: Minimally invasive spine surgery / OLLIF Extensive work in Area of minimally invasive surgery with must reported experience in OLLIF nationally and internationally.

Minimally invasive spine surgery / OLLIF Extensive work in Area of minimally invasive surgery with must reported experience in OLLIF nationally and internationally

Dr. V. Reggie Edgerton has been the Director of UCLA’s Edgerton Lab since 1968 and is a professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences at UCLA. His research is focused on neural control of movement and how this neural control adapts to altered use and after spinal cord injury. He completed his PhD under the direction of Drs. Wayne Van Huss, Rex Carrow, and William Heusner at Michigan State University. Dr. Edgerton is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Christopher Reeve Foundation (CRF), and his is one of eight labs in the world receiving funding from the CRF.

A key question researched in Edgerton lab is how the neural networks in the lumbar spinal cord of mammals, including humans, control stepping and locomotion after complete spinal cord injury.

Burak Ozgur, MD is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery and directs the Spine Program at Hoag. Dr. Ozgur is double board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Spine Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and attended medical school at the University of Vermont, College of Medicine. Dr. Ozgur completed his neurosurgery residency, as well as a combined orthopedic surgeryneurosurgery spine fellowship, at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Ozgur also serves as the director of the D.I.S.C. Sports and Spine Center in Newport Beach and is on staff both at Hoag Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for common degenerative and complex disorders of the spine including tumors, scoliosis, and trauma. Dr. Ozgur also has a strong interest in stem cell research, spinal biomechanics, and innovative minimally invasive spine surgery development and research. Dr. Ozgur has authored over 25 articles in peer-reviewed publications, has made over 90 presentations at various venues, has written nine book chapters, and recently published a surgical textbook, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Practical Guide to Anatomy and Techniques in 2009. Dr. Ozgur is also a member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, AANS/CNS Spine Section, Society of Lateral Access Surgery, American Academy of Spine Physicians, and the North American Spine Society.

Minimally Invasive Neck and Spine Surgery

Akhil Jay Khanna, MD, MBA, is division chief of Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery in the National Capital Region and his practice is based in Bethesda, Md. He also serves as vice chairman of professional development in the department of orthopedic surgery at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, he is a professor of orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Khanna's clinical interests include the treatment of cervical and lumbar degenerative pathologies, spinal deformities and fractures using both conventional and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is a member of the North American Spine Society and chairperson of the NASS Radiology Section. He is also a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and AO North America. He teaches and directs several CME courses for spine surgeons through NASS, AAOS and other societies. Dr. Khanna is an avid inventor has holds several patents. He has served as the principal investigator for numerous studies and has been actively involved in National Institutes of Health-funded studies. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and he serves as the associate editor of The Spine Journal and as an editorial board member of SpineLine. He has also edited two well-regarded textbooks, "MRI Essentials for the Spine Specialist" and "MRI for Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery; Spine Biomechanics; Outcomes after Spine Surgery; Advanced Musculoskeletal and Spine Imaging; Osteoporosis; Advanced Image Guidance Techniques for Spine Surgery

Dr. Morreale joined the CSO team in September 2009. He has received his medical education from Jefferson Medical College, and has completed his spine fellowship at Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Morreale has advanced training and expertise in degenerative disease in the cervical and lumbar spine. Dr Morreale is the newest member of the CSD team, arriving September 2009. Dr. Joseph Morreale is an Orthopedic Surgeon with Center for Spinal Disorders.

Degenerative disease in the cervical and lumbar spine

Dr. Vedat Deviren is Professor at UCSF Medical Center Spine Center. As an Academic Faculty member he has maintained a passionate commitment to patient care. Dr Deviren as a spine surgeon specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders for both children and adults. This expertise allows him to have wide range of experience on difficult cases, which include cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including spinal deformities such as adult scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, failed back surgeries and tumors. He well published in innovated spine surgery and transpedicular approach to previously unresectable cervical and cervical thoracic tumors. Renowned speaker at national and international conferences, speaking on topics including measurement of outcomes in spine surgery, evaluation and management of spinal disorders, minimally invasive options, and advanced techniques in spine surgery. Working to improve the educational value for resident, interns and fellows is one of Dr Deviren passions in addition to his desire to contribute to crossing geographical barriers to improve the expertise and skill level of other countries. He strives to impart his knowledge, innovation and guidance as a member of the UCSF Faculty both here and aboard. As Co-chair of the UCSF Practical Course in Advanced Spinal Techniques, Committee Chair of the UCSF Medical Center Chair for the Spine Service Patient Satisfaction and Acute Care Team Spine Center he uses his experiences and expertise to improve spine outcomes. These activities have provided an excellent opportunity for one-on-one collaboration and knowledge exchange which promotes UCSF’s mission of advancing health care worldwide.

cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including spinal deformities such as adult scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, failed back surgeries and tumors

James D. Schwender has done his education in Medical school State University of New York; Internship in surgery; University of Vermont;Residency in orthopaedic surgery; University of Vermont; Spine fellowship, Twin Cities Spine Center.His Awards, Honors, Societies include: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Scoliosis Research Society, Fellow Alpha Omega Alpha; North American Spine Society, Member American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), Member 2008 Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Vice President 1st Elect.

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar; Minimally invasive techniques; Scoliosis/deformities; Degenerative spine; Trauma; Tumors.

Jack L. Feldman is a Distinguished Professor, and a Member of Brain Research Institute,Molecular; Cellular & Integrative Physiology ; Neuroscience. He is from Brooklyn and currently residing in Los Angeles, California.

In vitro brainstem-spinal cord preparations for study of motor systems for mammalian respiration and locomotion.

Jean Jacques Wyndaele graduated as Bachelor Medical Sciences, Doctor in Medical Sciences-Surgery and Obstetrics, Specialist in Urology, PhD in Biomedical Science, Specialist in Rehabilitation, Second PhD in Urology. Till his retirement in 2014, he worked as Full time Ordinary Professor and Chairman of Urology at University Antwerp (UA) and Antwerp University Hospital (UZA). He was the chair of the Animal and Clinical Research Lab of the Urological Department UA and UZA. He promoted 14 PhD Thesis’s and these doctors are working in different continents around the world. He is Editor in Chief of the journals Spinal Cord and Spinal Cord Series&Cases and is the actual president of the International Spinal Cord Society. He is Fellow of the International Spinal Cord Society and of the European Board of Urology. He is member of many major international scientific groups. He is the actual chair of ESSIC, the International organisation for study of bladder pain syndrome. He is author of 404 publications in peer reviewed international and national journals, 88 editorials and 30 chapters in books. He has been awarded several national and international prices.

Spinal Cord and Spinal Cord Series&Cases

Walid Attia was born in November 8th 1969 and currently he is Consultant Neurosurgery/ Spine surgery Director; Spine Fellowship Program Departments of Neurosurgery/ Spine Surgery National Neuroscience Institute King Fahad Medical City. He is a Recipient of the Outstanding Graduation award (top 30 graduates) in the Republic High School Diploma examination, the Egyptian Ministry of Education. 1986 Recipient of the Outstanding Graduation award and Honors, Tanta University Faculty of Medicine (4th on class of 320 graduates) 1992

Spine Surgery/ Neurosurgery

Mohamed Abdulhamid is a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, Arizona and is affiliated with John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and has been in practice for 10 years. He is one of 6 doctors at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital who specialize in Neurological Surgery.

General Neurosurgery, Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma

Tiziana Greggi has a Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna, Italy Diploma of specialization in Orthopaedics at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna Diploma of specialization in Biomedical Technology at the same Faculty December 9th 2014 has been appointed “deputy director” of Orthopedic and Trauma Specialist Department Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute

Her main field of interest is the study and treatment of spinal deformities

Massimiliano VISOCCHI is Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Catholic University of Rome Italy and Visiting Professor at the Shanghai University (China) since 2012. Director of the Special Course and the Second degree level Master in Surgery of CranioVertebral Junction at the Catholic University of Rome Italy. Founder of the Research Center in Surgery of CranioVertebral Junction Catholic University of Rome Italy. President of the International Societies of Reconstructive Neurosurgery (ISRN), former President of 2National Scientific Societies (SINSEC: Società Italiana di Neurosonologia ed Emodinamica Cerebrale- Gruppo di Studio di Emodinamica Cerebrale della Società Italiana di Neurochirurgia). Member of 13 International and 9 National Scientific Societies. Member of the Board of 2 National and 2 International Societies. Chairman, Board Organizing Committee Member and Invited Speaker in more than 120 International and National Courses and Congresses. Author of more than 300 papers, Author of 4 monographic books and Editor of 3 Monographic Issues of Indexed Peer Reviewed Journals. Member of Continuing Educational Committee (ECM) of the Italian Health Ministery. Member of the Editorial Board of 7 International Peer reviewed Indexed Journals and 2 national; Referee of 30 International Indexed Peer Reviewed Journals and 4 nationals. Winner of INS Award 1996 (Orlando Fl USA) on Neuromodulation of Cerebral Blood Flow and of the Shanghai University Award in 2012 on Cranio-Vertebral Junction Surgery.

General Neurosurgery, complex spine neurosurgery, Functional Neurosurgery

Cyrus Dokhanian Jensen was born in December 1978, He is currently a LLP Designated Member at LEEDS INTEGRATED ORTHOPAEDICS AND NEUROSURGICAL SERVICES LLP. He is one of the directors at JENSENS LIMITED.

Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures, Spinal Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Spinal Surgery

Prof. Majid Reza Farrokhi, now Professor of Neurosurgery, head of Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, and Dean of Virtual School in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, completed his Specialty Degree in Neurosurgery in 1996 and Fellowship of Spine Surgery at Innsbruck University in 2004. He has been the Vice President of Iranian Board of Examiners in Neurosurgery since 2012 and hold the position of the Chairman of Neurosurgery Department of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2011-2014, Head of Fars and South of Iran AO-Spine Society in 2002-2005, and dean of Medical School, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences in 1996-1998. He has published more than 42 papers in reputed journals and 2 books and led several research projects. His investigations have been focused in spine.

Neurosurgery

Dr. Radchenko Volodymyr has done his Education from Medical Academy of Dneepropetrovsk (1973-1979) and Specialized in Orthopedics. He has done his Professional Training from Sytenko Institute of Spine (1984-1986), Erlangen,prof.Hohmann, Carlsbad, prof.Harms (1994, 1999). His Grants&merits include SICOT education grant (1994), Ukrainian Government Award (2008), Project manager 2 international reseach program, Honorary professor national Medical University , Donetzk, Ukraine, ISMISS (president 2014-2017). He has 280 publications. His Memberships include International Society of Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, www.ismiss.com ( president 2014-2017), Ukrainian Orthopedics Society (vice – president), Ukrainian SMISS (president),NASS, AO Spine, EORS, General Secretary of Ukrainian-Germany orthopedics society

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr. Arvind G Kulkarni heads the ‘Mumbai Spine Scoliosis and Disc Replacement Centre’ as a Consultant Spinal Surgeon at Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, one of the oldest and largest hospitals of India. He has a vast experience in spinal surgery having trained in some of the top spinal centres across the globe such as KEM Hospital Mumbai, National University Hospital Singapore, Westmead Adult & Children’s Hospitals, Australia, St George Hospital – Australia and Toronto Western Hospital & Hospital for Sick Children Canada. He is one of the pioneers of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery in India (introduced Micro-Endoscopic techniques using the MetrX system for the first time in India in 2007). He is also one of the pioneers of Artificial Disc Replacement (name mentioned in Limca Book of Records for performing the first Artificial Disc Replacement [ProDisc-L] in the country)

His special interests are Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Deformity Correction, Artificial Disc Replacement, etc

Dr. Rostyslav V Bubnov, has received his MD in Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University (Ukraine) during the period of 1994-2000, and his PhD in Kharkiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education during the period of 2009-2012. Currently, he is working as a medical doctor in the Clinical Hospital ‘Pheophania’ of State Affairs Department, researcher in the Interferon Department of Zabolotny Institute of Microbiology and Virology, NAS of Ukraine. He also holds positions of Professor in MVClinic, Madrid, and corresponding member of Ukrainian Academy of Information. He is successfully completing his administrative responsibilities as National Representative of the European Association for Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine (EPMA) in Ukraine. His research has included integrated extensive expertise in bio/medical fields and healthcare within concept of Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine. His research interests cover the issues in radiology, ultrasound guided interventions; cancer; gastroentrerology; cardiology; nanomedicine; pain, muscle, nerve physiology, trigger points therapy; surgery; integrative medicine; theranostics; drug delivery; immunology; probiotics; ultrasound in biomedical experiment. The most valuable scientific contribution has been acknowledged in the fields of radiology, ultrasound, musculoskeletal imaging, trigger points ultrasound visualization in neurology, pain medicine; bioinformatics, animal and mathematical modeling (fractal analysis of radiology images, stochastics); nanonedicine (study of bioeffects of nanoparticles of gold and nanoceria), sonoporation, etc.He is serving as an editorial member of several reputed journals like The EPMA Journal; World Journal of Hepatology; Nanodrugs; International Journal of Diagnostic Imaging; International Journal of Cardiology and Research (IJCRR) & expert Reviewers for journals like Small, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine; OMICS journals, Austin Journal of Clinical Medicine; Asian Biomedicine, etc. He is founder and the Editor in Chief of Journal of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (JMUS). He has authored and co-authored over 200 paper (including National), 8 monographs, 15 UA patents

Radiology, ultrasound guided interventions; cancer; gastroenterology; cardiology; nano-medicine; pain, muscle, nerve physiology, trigger points therapy; surgery; integrative medicine; thermostatic; drug delivery; immunology; probiotics; ultrasound in bio-medical experiment.

Massimiliano VISOCCHI is Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Catholic University of Rome Italy and Visiting Professor at the Shanghai University (China) since 2012. Director of the Special Course and the Second degree level Master in Surgery of CranioVertebral Junction at the Catholic University of Rome Italy. Founder of the Research Center in Surgery of CranioVertebral Junction Catholic University of Rome Italy. President of the International Societies of Reconstructive Neurosurgery (ISRN), former President of 2National Scientific Societies (SINSEC: Società Italiana di Neurosonologia ed Emodinamica Cerebrale- Gruppo di Studio di Emodinamica Cerebrale della Società Italiana di Neurochirurgia). Member of 13 International and 9 National Scientific Societies. Member of the Board of 2 National and 2 International Societies. Chairman, Board Organizing Committee Member and Invited Speaker in more than 120 International and National Courses and Congresses. Author of more than 300 papers, Author of 4 monographic books and Editor of 3 Monographic Issues of Indexed Peer Reviewed Journals. Member of Continuing Educational Committee (ECM) of the Italian Health Ministery. Member of the Editorial Board of 7 International Peer reviewed Indexed Journals and 2 national; Referee of 30 International Indexed Peer Reviewed Journals and 4 nationals. Winner of INS Award 1996 (Orlando Fl USA) on Neuromodulation of Cerebral Blood Flow and of the Shanghai University Award in 2012 on Cranio-Vertebral Junction Surgery.

General Neurosurgery, complex spine neurosurgery, Functional Neurosurgery

Parisa Nejati has gotten her general physician degree at the age of 25 years from Zanjan University of Medical Sciences in IRAN and post graduation studies in the field of Sports Medicine from Iran University of Medical Sciences in IRAN. She is an assisstant professor of sports medicine in Iran University of Medical Sciences. She has worked in the field of musculoskeletal diseases, diagnosis and treatment for 7 years. She has published more than 10 papers in reputed journals. She has worked on sacroiliac joint dysfunction diagnosis and treatment since 2 years ago.

conservative care of spinal pain

Dr. Praveen Mummaneni is the Director of the Cervical Spine Program, Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Program, Director of the Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Fellowship Program, Co-Director of the UCSF Spine Center, and Vice-Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Mummaneni specializes in complex cervical spine surgery for C1-2 pathologies and instability, cervicothoracic kyphosis, cervical myelopathy and in minimally invasive spine surgery for degenerative spondylolisthesis, stenosis, adult spinal kyphosis and scoliosis, spinal tumors, and spinal trauma. Dr. Mummaneni was board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 2005 and served as a guest examiner for the Oral Board Exam in 2011. From 2005 to 2016 he has been selected as one of the Best Doctors in America. He has also been named a San Francisco Super Doctor by the San Francisco Chronicle, a Top Doctor by Marin Magazine, and a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. He is internationally recognized for his work on cervical kyphosis and minimally invasive approaches to spinal deformity surgery and spinal tumors. He has been invited as the honored guest lecturer at numerous international meetings on six continents. He was one of the first neurosurgeons elected to active membership in the Scoliosis Research Society and was also the first neurosurgeon to win the Scoliosis Research Society's Edgar Dawson Memorial Scholarship as well as the SRS Travelling Fellowship Award.

Neurological Surgery

Massimiliano VISOCCHI is Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Catholic University of Rome Italy and Visiting Professor at the Shanghai University (China) since 2012. Director of the Special Course and the Second degree level Master in Surgery of CranioVertebral Junction at the Catholic University of Rome Italy. Founder of the Research Center in Surgery of CranioVertebral Junction Catholic University of Rome Italy. President of the International Societies of Reconstructive Neurosurgery (ISRN), former President of 2National Scientific Societies (SINSEC: Società Italiana di Neurosonologia ed Emodinamica Cerebrale- Gruppo di Studio di Emodinamica Cerebrale della Società Italiana di Neurochirurgia). Member of 13 International and 9 National Scientific Societies. Member of the Board of 2 National and 2 International Societies. Chairman, Board Organizing Committee Member and Invited Speaker in more than 120 International and National Courses and Congresses. Author of more than 300 papers, Author of 4 monographic books and Editor of 3 Monographic Issues of Indexed Peer Reviewed Journals. Member of Continuing Educational Committee (ECM) of the Italian Health Ministery. Member of the Editorial Board of 7 International Peer reviewed Indexed Journals and 2 national; Referee of 30 International Indexed Peer Reviewed Journals and 4 nationals. Winner of INS Award 1996 (Orlando Fl USA) on Neuromodulation of Cerebral Blood Flow and of the Shanghai University Award in 2012 on Cranio-Vertebral Junction Surgery.

General Neurosurgery, complex spine neurosurgery, Functional Neurosurgery

Dr. Morreale joined the CSO team in September 2009. He has received his medical education from Jefferson Medical College, and has completed his spine fellowship at Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Morreale has advanced training and expertise in degenerative disease in the cervical and lumbar spine. Dr Morreale is the newest member of the CSD team, arriving September 2009. Dr. Joseph Morreale is an Orthopedic Surgeon with Center for Spinal Disorders.

Degenerative disease in the cervical and lumbar spine

Tiziana Greggi has a Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna, Italy Diploma of specialization in Orthopaedics at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna Diploma of specialization in Biomedical Technology at the same Faculty From January 18th to March 14th, 1988 Full-time internal medical doctor working in public assistance in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the G.B.Morgagni Hospital in Forlì, Italy From June 21st 1988 to January 6th 1991 Full-time confirmed internal medical doctor working in public assistance in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the G.B.Morgagni Hospital in Forlì, Italy From January 7th 1991 to December 12th, 1994 Full-time confirmed internal medical doctor working in public assistance in the Spine Surgery Department of the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy From December 20th, 1994 to December 19th, 1995 Full-time locum manager, 1st level, in the Spine Surgery Department of the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy From December 20th, 1995 to April 2000 Full-time confirmed manager, 1st level, in the Spine Surgery Department of the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy From April 5th, 2000 to September 30th, 2002 Locum Head of the Spine Surgery Department of the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy From November 1st, 2002 to November 2008 Manager of the Hospital Unit “Spinal deformities in pediatric age associated with rare diseases” of the Spine Surgery Dept. at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy. From May 2008 so far Head of a highly specialized outpatient surgery unit, dedicated to the study and treatment of severe spinal deformities associated with rare diseases. From December 2008 to June 2009 Locum Head of the Spine Surgery Department at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute as of December 1st, 2008 From June 2009 so far Confirmed Head of the Department of Spinal Deformity Surgery at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute.. December 9th 2014 has been appointed “deputy director” of Orthopedic and Trauma Specialist Department Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute.

Her main field of interest is the study and treatment of spinal deformities.